2.0 Preoperative Assessment
10.1055/b-0038-162739 2.0 Preoperative Assessment The aims of the Preoperative Assessment are risk stratification and identification of medical conditions and their severity ( Table 2.1 ). An additional goal is to…
1.8 Complementary and Alternative Otolaryngologic Medicine
10.1055/b-0038-162738 1.8 Complementary and Alternative Otolaryngologic Medicine Key Features Patients often use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); it is important to inquire about use. There is evidence that some CAM…
1.7 Lasers in Otolaryngology
10.1055/b-0038-162737 1.7 Lasers in Otolaryngology Key Features The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is the most commonly used laser in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. Complications of laser…
1.6 Geriatric Otolaryngology
10.1055/b-0038-162736 1.6 Geriatric Otolaryngology Key Features The elderly population is expanding rapidly worldwide. The elderly often present with multiple comorbidities. Disease presentation in the elderly may be atypical. For safe…
1.5 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
10.1055/b-0038-162735 1.5 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Key Features After toothache, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are the most common cause of facial pain. Most patients respond to conservative management. Surgical treatments can…
1.4 Benign Oral and Odontogenic Disorders
10.1055/b-0038-162734 1.4 Benign Oral and Odontogenic Disorders Key Features Pathology may arise from any of the tissue types within the oral cavity—mucosal, glandular, nervous, vascular, immunologic, osseous, and dental. Lesions…
1.3 Obstructive Sleep Apnea
10.1055/b-0038-162733 1.3 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Key Features Sleep apnea is a cessation of breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea may be central, obstructive, or mixed. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by…
1.1 Diagnostic Imaging of the Head and Neck
10.1055/b-0038-162731 1.1 Diagnostic Imaging of the Head and Neck Many of the structures of the head and neck are deep and inaccessible to direct visualization, palpation, or inspection. Therefore, valuable…
1.2 Hematology for the Otolaryngologist
10.1055/b-0038-162732 1.2 Hematology for the Otolaryngologist Key Features Head and neck surgery patients may require screening for, and correction of, hematologic disorders. An overview of blood components, disorders, and transfusion…
1.0 Approach to the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-162730 1.0 Approach to the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient This book is organized into brief chapters addressing specific clinical entities. To enable readers to focus readily on their information…
